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Hello Reece’s Rainbow supporters and friends! I am beyond thrilled to share that I am pursuing the adoption of a daughter with Down syndrome. My life has been layered with multiple friends with Down syndrome starting in the 4th grade, when I was paired as a buddy with another student in my elementary school. Since then I have been blessed by endless opportunities to connect with people with disabilities of all ages, including several years leading a week of camp for adults with disabilities. The first year we held the camp, my friend with Down syndrome from the 4th grade was one of our campers!
My camp story is one of so many examples of how God has led me to this journey of adoption. Being surrounded by both friends with Down syndrome and stories of adoption growing up, I’ve always known my life would lead to special needs adoption one day. I cannot say how excited I am to know the day is here!
My journey to motherhood will be my life’s greatest joy, and I am honored by the support I’ve received from family and friends so far. Thank you for your prayers and kindness!
4/16/2026 — AWAITING OFFICIAL MATCH
The Thompson family has a $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! When their FSP reaches $5,703 they’ll receive an additional $5000!
Timothy and Lanie are the proud parents to 5 incredible image-bearing kiddos and they are gearing up to make another 2-3 year journey to bring home a little piece of Haiti! When you see orphans through the eyes of Jesus it’s so hard to look away, especially when you have the space, love, and the ability to add one final little one.
After our 2-year and 6-month journey to Haiti to bring home Jackson (Breckin) and Flantscheska (Florence) the miracles and the calling never stopped. They witnessed health that was actively declining be restored thanks to modern and better medical care. Everyone witnessed bonds formed between their children that came so naturally they just portrayed #LovingLikeJesus How could they not obey Him one final time, when that is all they have to do – the rest of this journey including the outcome falls on Jesus Christ.
The louder He called the more His peace poured out beckoning them to trust, obey, and follow Him right to him…yup you heard that right, following the Son of Man to bring home their very own son!
As the Reyes prepare to embark on another long journey they know and fully believe Jesus’ hands are so deeply woven in this story, as He has ALREADY begun to show just how involved He is! As they say yes to follow Him back to Haiti to make the cutest little boy the final piece to their perfect little family on their quiet little cul-de-sac!
Never in their wildest dreams would they have believed they would be lacing up their shoes to make another 2-3 year journey but here they are! Due to how long this adoption process is they have been cleared to start so here they go taking one giant leap of faith to chip away 2,284 miles between them and their SON for the second time! One tiny little word, “yes” is fixing to change 8 lives forever!
They would greatly appreciate your prayers, your cheering and any other form of support you are willing to give! For updates and more they do have a private FB group – Following the SON
3/25/2026 — DOSSIER IN COUNTRY
The Reyes family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!
Jake and Autumn are thrilled to be bringing their 4th daughter home! This time from Colombia, where the music and culture are unparalleled! They have been married for 17 years and live on a little farm in rural Indiana. From the start they have always dreamed of having a large family and knew their family would grow through adoption. When their oldest child was born with medical needs, they became passionate and even more determined realizing that their hearts and home were created to welcome little ones with complex medical needs.
Jake loves being outdoors, reading and has recently started bee keeping. Autumn loves creating art and gardening her flowers. They have 3 little girls who they absolutely adore. River just turned 13 and is their animal loving, kindhearted artist who adores her dog, Spot and raising her baby goats and bunnies. Zephyr is 8 ½ and joined the family in 2025 from Bulgaria. She is a gentle, cuddly little one who loves music and being read to. Olive is 4 ½ and is the spunky, giggly baby of the family who loves rolling everywhere. Ollie joined the family in 2023 from Bulgaria. While all 3 girls have medical needs, they are genuinely the happiest little bunch one could meet. Their home is filled with so many giggles and adventures.
As the months ticked by, one very special ray of sunshine captured their hearts. With her gentle smile and gorgeous curly hair, her sisters can’t wait for her to join them and are dreaming of the dance parties and Bluey games they will enjoy together. Dad and Mom are so incredibly excited and working very hard to bring their sweet girl home!
This adoption has brought unexpected hurdles and they are so grateful for all the love, encouragement, gifts, and prayers every single one of their friends, family, village, and community. Each day brings them so much closer to bringing their little princess home.
3/24/2026 — DOSSIER SUBMITTED
The Dickens family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!
Hello again from the Braddock Bunch! We are so excited to be adding a little boy and a little girl from Bulgaria to our family. Thank you for supporting us on this journey!
3/23/2026 — USCIS APPROVED
The Braddock family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!
Hello, we are the Culbert family; our family consists of myself, my daughter Emma, and our pets Blue, Winnie, Penny and Tonks (two cats and two dogs). In 2021, God put it on my heart to adopt a little girl with Down syndrome from Bulgaria. I was blessed to have been matched with Emma, who came home in February 2023. She has been such a joy and bright light in everyone’s lives!
Recently, God called on me again to adopt, but this time it was for a waiting child who had multiple special needs and medical needs, formerly known as “Beverly#” on RR, who I lovingly nicknamed Ladybug.
Unfortunately, we suffered the heartbreaking loss of my sweet “Ladybug” who passed away before I got to bring her home to join our family. Though no one can replace my precious little Ladybug, I am back on the waiting list to be matched with a little girl in Bulgaria who has Down syndrome. I am excited to meet the little girl that God has already chosen to join our family.
As a single mama my hands and heart will be so full of love for my two girls, but with the support of our family and friends, we will make sure these girls have the fullest lives possible!
I would be forever grateful for your help in being a part of our journey to family!
2/23/2026 — DOSSIER SUBMITTED, AWAITING MATCH
The Culbert family has a $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! When their FSP reaches $5,291 they’ll receive an additional $5000!
Joel and Becky have been blessed to be the parents of 8 amazing kids, and they have been actively working on squeezing one more into their fold!
Back in 2021, while they were in the process of adopting two of their kids, they saw an advocacy post for Carlton and fell head over heels for this amazing boy. At that time, the Roman family put his picture on their fridge and actively prayed for the right family to find him.
After bringing their new children home from that adoption, getting their medical care established, and settling in as a family, the Romans started seeing many similarities between one of their newly adopted daughters and Carlton. They began advocating for him, donating to prospective families, and talking to families considering him about what life might look like with this amazing kid.
But as time continued to pass, Carlton grew closer and closer to aging out. The Romans began wondering if they were Carlton’s family, after all! They were not sure if they would be too late or not, but they decided to try! So many pieces began to fall in place as the Romans began to run furiously, against the clock. God even lead them to a handicap accessible home and provided a bus that would fit all 3 wheelchairs!
You see, the Romans had long ago had their eyes opened to children with medical needs both here and internationally during their first adoptions. It changed the trajectory of their lives as they prayed for God to break their hearts for what breaks His. They have prayed that God would send them the children He wanted in their family, and His faithful providence has been clear.
As they await officially making this boy, who has waited such a terribly long time, a part of their family, they would be grateful for any prayers and support. And pray that Carlton does not lose heart as he has a family anxiously waiting to welcome him home.
8/29/2025 — DOSSIER SUBMITTED; AWAITING COURT
The Roman family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!
The Roman family has also received an Older Child Grant of $5000 for Carlton.
Matt and Christy had talked about adoption being a part of their family from early in their dating relationship. They have been married for 26 years and have 8 (and counting) children. Three children are biological and 5 through the beautiful road of adoption. They could have never imagined how that would have encompassed the legacy of their family. International adoption was never on their radar. It was not something they had ever thought they would embark on. More than 10 years ago, they fell in love with a little boy with Down Syndrome in Ethiopia. It was the biggest and scariest “yes” that they had ever made. What they didn’t know is the adoption of their son would change the legacy of their family. They couldn’t “unsee” what they had seen. They had seen what God had done in their faithfulness.
Shortly after bringing home their son, they decided to adopt “just one more”. They fell in love with an Asian beauty with Down Syndrome on the Reece’s Rainbow page and started the journey to bring her home. During the process, they learned about another little boy with Down Syndrome at the same orphanage. In a few short months after mounds of paperwork, jumping through hoops and fundraising, they brought 2 kiddos home from China. Surely, now their family was complete….
While scrolling through the Reece’s Rainbow several years later, Christy saw a perfect baby girl with Down Syndrome that needed a forever family. She was in Bulgaria. After prayer and a bit of laughing since they thought they were “done”, they started the paper trail to bring home their Bulgarian princess. After arriving home with her, they found out that along with Down Syndrome, she was in heart failure and was profoundly deaf. She has been home 4 years now.
At this point, Matt and Christy realized this was their calling. God has given them a unique and purposeful life to live. They realized that rather than try to put a “complete” check mark on their family that they would just be AVAILABLE. Looking to the Lord for wisdom and guidance, they would in faith step forward again in adoption if and whenever He called. That availability gave way to a domestic adoption of a little boy with Down Syndrome in the last year. He needed a family to love him forever and they knew just the one!
Currently, they are in the process to adopt a boy and a girl from Haiti. These children have significant special needs and are in their teens. They have waited a long time for a family. Matt and Christy knew they would be a perfect fit within their family. Now, they are working hard to raise the funds to bring these two children home to give them a mom and dad and a house full of siblings! Every child deserves a family and they can’t wait to give these two children a life where they will love and be loved for the rest of their lives.
1/18/2026 — OFFICIALLY MATCHED & DOSSIER SUBMITTED
The Sellers family has met their $5000 Matching Grant from Reece’s Rainbow!
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Combined Locks, WI 54113
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Your questions will be directed to the appropriate team member.
